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The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits develops indispensable directories, reports, and handbooks to help nonprofits achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively. Click on any of the publications below to learn more about it.

2013 Minnesota Grants Directory By providing up-to-date and in-depth information for each of Minnesota’s most active foundations, this directory helps grantseekers develop a list of grantmakers most likely to provide funding to their organization. Regular Price: $50.00   MCN Members: $25.00 More information

2012 Minnesota Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey The Salary and Benfits Survey is a  comprehensive analysis of salaries and benefits in Minnesota’s nonprofit sector, which provides the information Minnesota’s nonprofits need to set their compensation structures. Regular Price for Print Edition: $299   MCN Members Price for Print Edition: $149 Regular Price for Unlimited Web Access: $499   MCN Members Price for Unlimited Web Access: $249 More information

Handbook for Starting a Successful Nonprofit This handbook is packed with information on how to start and manage a successful nonprofit, including a step-by-step guide through the process of incorporating and gaining tax-exempt status. Regular Price: $25.00   MCN Members: $25.00 More information

Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence With 133 specific guidelines in key areas like governance, human resources, fundraising, and planning, this booklet provides nonprofit board and staff members who are striving for excellence with a tool for evaluating and improving their organizations. Regular Price: $1 each More information